Friday, November 25, 2016

#GivingTuesday is a global movement that inspires people through social media to take collaborative action to improve their local communities, give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they celebrate and help create a better world. This effort harnesses the collective power of a unique blend of partners-nonprofits, businesses and corporations as well as families and individuals-to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season.

What You Can Do

Make an impact in your community by participating in #Giving Tuesday 2016. To make an online donation to Beauty Within~Teen Esteem click here.

As
a Beauty Within~Teen Esteem Donor, you help open the doors to first
time experiences that spark young children's curiosity and imagination
like:

Teen Esteem Workshops Program that served over 300 children and families by emphasizing self awareness and much more

Lets Go, H20! Programthat
reached over 1,600 K-2nd grade underserved children in the LA Unified School District and empowered them, in light of California's
drought, to take action to conserve our precious resource of water

Small Pet Adoption Programthat
served 300 children and families by providing an opportunity to
experience the renewal of life through a living creature

Mini Workout Program that served over 300 children and families by emphasizing healthy lifestyles and providing opportunities to be active.

Monday, July 18, 2016

Standing up for what you believe in is one of the most important
skills you'll need in life. People in life will always try to knock you
down, but as long as you get back up, you're showing them that you can
stand for what you believe in. If you're being bullied, it's probably just because the bully is jealous of you. You should always remember that you're powerful and can conquer anything. Be strong!

STEP 1
To keep bullies at bay and to prevent future bullying, kids need to know how to stand up to a bully. Aside from developing their assertiveness skills, building their self-esteem and improving their social skills, they also need practical tools on how to handle bullying situations.

STEP 2
Avoid bullying hot spots. Sometimes all it takes to prevent bullying is to avoid places where bullies hang out. These bullying hot spots
include areas like the far corners of the playground, vacant hallways,
bathrooms, locker rooms and the back of the bus. Be sure your child
knows where these spots are located and that he/she avoids them or travels
with a buddy when possible.

STEP 3

Learn to ignore them. No matter how hard
this is, it is more mature. They want to get a reaction from you, so don't grant them your
attention.

STEP 4

Report the bullying to an adult. Be sure your child
knows that the best way to prevent bullying is to report it. Without
adult intervention, bullying often will continue or escalate. Make sure you
also talk about the reasons why kids don’t tell others they are being bullied
and be sure your children know that you understand their fears. Stress
that while it takes a lot of strength and courage to report bullying, it
is the smartest way to handle this type of situation.

Build self-esteem. Self-esteem is a core component of bullying
prevention. Kids with a healthy self-esteem are more confident and
capable. Self-esteem also can help prevent bullying. Bullies are often
looking for an easy target – someone who will react to their taunts and
teases.

If you are being bullied, often it is best to get a teacher or
parent involved from the start rather than taking matters in to your own
hands, especially if you are dealing with a group of bullies.

Remember to ask the adult to deal with the problem without letting your enemies know that it was you who told them.

Remember to never let the person who made fun of you know that they
made you sad. Instead, you have to act confident and give them a sign
that you don't care what they think about you.

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

I feel so blessed because mine was spent with family, enjoying what
could only be described as a picture-perfect day at the beach. While
Independence Day is a time we barbecue with friends and watch the night
light up with fireworks, it’s also a time to honor those before us whose
leadership gave rise to the great country we are lucky enough to call
home.

I view BWTE much the same way, as it is the fortitude of extraordinary supporters that has enabled our Organization to successfully serve the City
of Angels for 6 incredible years. Though many of you may know our
wonderful founder and administrative staff, what you may not know is much
of our work is accomplished because of the dedication and guidance of
our LA Board of Directors

For the last four years, we’ve been fortunate to have Eric Devezin as
our Founder of BWTE.
His passion for our work and drive to strengthen our impact helped us
achieve milestones. We’ve reached a historic high for membership to
support almost 67,000 children in realizing their
potential in spirit, mind and body. As well, we set a new record for
our teen-self esteem workshop enrollment, as more than 200 kids will not only be
stranger danger-safe this summer, but also will have gained the confidence and
discipline for success beyond the classroom. Our “Go Summer” teen initiative
is also doing phenomenally well, welcoming more than 600 teens to the
groups podcast-- live interaction so they can enjoy a free membership while staying active and
engaged throughout the summer.

As we celebrated the 4th of July thanks to the leadership of others,
I’m inspired by how far BWTE has come because of the volunteerism of Eric, Kyle and the superb leaders who have served with and before
them.

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

As the temperatures continue to rise and we take Water Walks to The Streets of Tarzana to hand out bottles of cold water, I am reminded of this Bible verse
from John 4:13-14:

Jesus answered, “Everyone
who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the
water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will
become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”

Thank you for not only meeting the physical needs of beloved human beings, but helping them experience God’s redeeming love. May the Lord
bless you for your faithfulness.

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

You read right. We think you're number one.
Why? Because we wouldn't be where we are today without your support.

Yesterday, BWTE Advisor announced
that BeautyWithin~TeenEsteem ranked number one in the Top 500 World list for 2016.
We're thrilled, humbled and, most of all, grateful to you. You've shared
our stories, donated to our campaigns and told your friends about an
organization that not many people know about.

With your support, we've reached 10 million people worldwide – and that makes you a #BWTEnumber1.

With gratitude,

The BWTE USA team

P.S. Help us reach the next million, use the social buttons below to share the news!

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Eric has training spanning over 20 years from the Makeup Academy School
of Beauty in San Francisco, MAC Pro Cosmetics, Makeup Forever, Smashbox,
Bobbi Brown, Senna Cosmetics, Prescriptives, Black Opal, Devezin
Cosmetics Los Angeles, etc. For many years he worked as an assistant for
the Allen Edwards and Aveda Kriza salons in LA. He now freelances in a
LA salon where makeup and skin care are offered and also provides
freelance makeup artist services to local modeling agencies.In addition
he provides makeup artistry to many actors, models, and celebrities for
their headshots, portfolios, and promo/marketing materials.His work is
seen in magazines, runway, television, film, CD covers, etc.

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